Overview
- Manchester City announced the confirmed signing of England full-back Niamh Charles from Chelsea on a three-year contract.
- Charles, 27, leaves Chelsea after six seasons and 173 appearances with a trophy haul that includes five WSL titles, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
- She has 34 England caps and won major international honours with the Lionesses, including the UEFA Women’s EURO and the Women’s Finalissima.
- Charles said the move “suits me and fits me” and highlighted City’s culture and style of play as reasons for joining the club.
- The transfer is City’s second signing of the summer and immediately raises questions about the left-back role and how Charles will be integrated into the squad ahead of the new season; no fee was disclosed.